Small-scale Financier Pillows

'You've handled your allowance responsibly for three years so we're cutting it by three percent and requiring you to pay a share of your health care expenses.'

A child runs an equity stand.

"If it's all the same to you, I'd like my allowance in bitcoins."

'This is where I keep my investment portfolio.'

'My allowance isn't much - but I have a great benefits package!'

'If you don't learn how to sign your name, you'll have to pay cash!'

"We've decided to diversify our funds on some candy!"

Warren Buffett as a child

"I don't get an allowance. I get earnings per share."

No caption. (Adult pushes buttons at an ATM. Child pushes buttons at an "APBM" - and Automatic Piggy Bank Machine.)

'He's precocious.'

'I follow my dad's stocks so I know when to ask for an allowance increase.'

"I know your dad's a hedge fund manager, Amber, but you don't need a bigger piece of paper to draw a picture of your house."

'I forgave ya for puttin' 'em all in one basket, but this goes too far!'

"Want to trade banks with me?"

'...and help my parents to pick the right mutual funds in my portfolio for my education...'

'We're going to take a financial risk.'

ABC. Uh-oh, here comes the penalty for early withdrawal.

'He's so spoilt, he has his pocket money paid into a Swiss bank account.'

Locally Grown Stocks, Farm Fresh CDs, Free Range Annuities.

"You have $3,098 in the bank? I'm impressed! So...do you think about investing it?"

"Before we discuss your loan, Mr Carlson, perhaps you'd like to spend a few moments with out bank chaplain."

The Economy Discovers FFF!

Girl holding money.

"Tooth fairy funds may seem consistent, and birthday money stable, but you really need to consider diversification of your portfolio."

Kid Borrows Money From A Loan Office for His Piggy Bank

"I think you should provide a 401(k) with my allowance."

"I'll look into it, but you're still in the first grade. Normally, they don't give student loans until you're in college."

'This isn't a diploma. It's a stimulus package!'

"When do you think the upturn in the economy will have an input in my allowance?"

'Junior, if you don't do your homework and stop daytrading, we'll have to freeze your assets!'

'I already know about the birds and the bees. Tell me about investing my allowance for capital appreciation.'

National Head Quarters - Mom & Pop Stores Incorporated

'May I have a moment of your time? I'd like to tell you about a plan my bank has for your IRA...'

"Based on the economy and your rate of savings, I've updated your retirement projections."